Agape Counseling Associates, Inc

Happy Friday from everyone here at Agape! A little something to ponder as we move into our weekend.... "The essence of life is in the "little" moments. How many times have we thought, "I'll be happy when...I get that new job/raise/house/vacation." You fill in the blank. We've all done it, but remember what happened when you got that new thing? You were probably excited for a while and then it faded right? Then you were on to the next "thing". These "big" moments are really ju...st a small part of life, and probably not what will mean the most as we get older and look back on our lives. What will mean the most? Here's what I think...it's your baby's first step, holding hands with the one you love, watching a beautiful sunset, laughing over coffee with good friends. These are the moments that really make up life. So how much do we enjoy these moments? Are we fully present in the moment? Or is our mind somewhere else? I have definitely been guilty of not being fully present and soaking in these moments. So here is what I have learned after almost 55 years on this planet...embrace that precious moment! Soak it in! Let it fill your soul, and above all, be incredibly thankful in that moment/ It was a gift from God, and once it's over, it's over. We don't get do-overs. If we can remember each day to live our lives this way, how much richer and happier will we be? "This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice an be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 Eileen A, LCSW

Wishing warmth and safety this weekend!

Are New Year’s Resolutions a thing of the past? Something that I have always done as a therapist for the last 8 years is ask my clients if they have made or are planning on making any new year’s resolutions. And every year I receive a resounding No. Why bother. I don’t keep them anyway or I can start something new whenever I want. Why wait until January 1st? I have never gotten a Yes to this question. Probably hundreds of clients and not a single yes! And quite hones...Continue reading

Happy New Year from Agape Counseling Associates!!

The purpose of the UG Intensive Workshop is to walk with Women/Spouse's through the pain of the past in a loving, safe environment to a place of healing & peace. Our 3-DAY INTENSIVE is equilivant to 6 months of counseling for a 1/3 of the cost. These workshops assist Spouse's/Women in understanding WHY they struggle with bitterness, unforgiveness and hurt as well as HOW to heal & recover from the choices of others. Professional therapists provide a Clinical/Christian approach using lecture, small group and individual reflection to break the bonds of Trauma & Abandonment. Click this link to sign up http://www.theugm.com/intensive-workshops

4-person scramble, $100 per person/ $400 per team (dinner only- $30) Includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, dinner & prizes! Visit www.agaperoc.org to register your team, or call 585-385-6030 for more information!